Michael Markowitz, PhD, Named as Vice President of Academic Affairs for Holy Family University

Michael W. Markowitz, PhD, was named as the incoming Vice President of Academic Affairs, to begin in the position officially as of July 1, 2013.

Dr. Markowitz is currently serving as the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences here at Holy Family, where he has been a professor since 2009.

Prior to Holy Family, Markowitz served as faculty and an administrator at Widener University and Cabrini College as well as a previous stint at Holy Family. He was also a Fellow with the American Council on Education at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York.

He holds a doctorate in Sociology from Temple University, a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University, a master’s degree in Sociology from Temple University, and a bachelor’s degree from Richard Stockton State College.

“I am truly honored and humbled to have been chosen to fill this position,” said Markowitz. “The opportunity to play a leadership role in the academic future of Holy Family University is thrilling, especially as we evolve to meet the needs of modern students.”

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